Learn how amazing creatures survive in their unique environments, with some help from a few live animals! Best for ages 3-5 with an adult. Why do some birds have webbed feet? How can some animals live in the mountains? Learn about animalsโ special features, their habitats, and their conservation. Please register each child and adult...
Meet a real life veterinarian and listen to a fun story! Then engage in pretend play that you are a veterinarian.
Enjoy a special storytime and craft to celebrate Dรญa de los Reyes! We will be reading a story, making a craft, and cutting a rosca. For ages 3+ with a caregiver. ** **Tickets are available at the Children's Services Desk 30 minutes before the start of this storytime. Enjoy a special storytime and craft to...
ADVANCE REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED FOR NON-MEMBERS. The Chicago Botanic Garden offers a number of Free Admission Days for Illinois residents each year. Please note: Parking fees still apply. Preregistration for nonmembers is required and will extend until the Garden is at capacity; parking fees apply. Visitors can preregister up to two months in advance for...
Dust off your sunglasses and summer gear and bring your favorite stuffed animal from home to enjoy music, snacks, crafts and play time. Ages 4 and up. Caregiver required. Drop in.
Join us to learn about the mammals of Cook County by examining our skins and skulls collection.
Weโre excited to start 2025 with Free Winter Weekdays, January 6โMarch 14, 2025, offering Illinois residents free admission every Monday, Thursday, and Fridayโall day long. Beginning March 5, 2025, we will also be open on Wednesdays, which means that Wednesdays, March 5, and March 12, will also be part of our 2025 Free Winter Weekdays....
Get an up-close look at some special animals while learning about how they survive in their unique environments. Best for ages 6-11. Why do some birds have webbed feet? How can some animals live in the mountains? Learn about animalsโ special features, their habitats, and their conservation. If your child is age 8 or younger,...
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